How to pronounce cousinship
Say it like KUHZ-un-ship. Cousinship has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHZ).
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- KUHZ
- un
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cousinship pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- shipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cousinship
American and British speakers say cousinship in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌzənˌʃɪp/ in the US and /ˈkʌzənˌʃɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHZ-un-ship.
What does cousinship mean?
- The state of being cousins, or the relationship that exists among cousins.
Where does cousinship come from?
From cousin + -ship.
Questions about saying cousinship
How do you pronounce cousinship?
Say KUHZ-un-ship. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌzənˌʃɪp/. In British English it is /ˈkʌzənˌʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cousinship?
Cousinship has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHZ). Broken into parts: KUHZ · un · ship.
Do Americans and Brits say cousinship the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌzənˌʃɪp/ and the British form is /ˈkʌzənˌʃɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.